PMSS RPF Scholarship 2026: Up to ₹3,000 Monthly, Eligibility & Application Form

At a glance

About the scheme

Introduced by the Ministry of Railways, the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force (PMSSRPF) encourages higher professional and technical education among the dependent children and widows of serving or retired RPF and RPSF personnel below gazetted officer rank. Each academic session offers 150 scholarships, evenly divided between male and female candidates across zonal railways. Financial support is paid directly into student bank accounts through DBT for the entire normal duration of the approved degree programme.

Benefits

• ₹2,500 per month for male students
• ₹3,000 per month for female students
• Scholarship duration of two to five years based on course length
• Personal letter from the Hon'ble Prime Minister to selected candidates
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the applicant's bank account via PFMS

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Dependent wards and widows of ex-service or serving RPF/RPSF personnel below the rank of Gazetted Officer
• Enrolled through regular admission in approved technical or professional degree courses
• Minimum 60% marks or equivalent grade in the Minimum Entry Qualification (10+2, Diploma, or Graduation)
• Course must be taken in an institution, university, or college possessing valid AISHE regulations
• Eligible programmes include recognised courses like BE, B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, B.Ed, B.Pharm, BCA, BBS, MCA, and MBA
• Maximum of two wards per family are allowed to receive this scholarship
• Available for one professional course only

Who cannot apply

• Students pursuing education abroad
• Students pursuing courses through distance learning or correspondence
• Master's degree programmes other than MBA and MCA
• Applicants with less than 60% marks in the Minimum Entry Qualification
• Children of officers holding Gazetted rank

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Bank account details
• Scanned copy of mark sheet or grade card of Minimum Entry Qualification (10+2, Diploma, or Graduation)
• Service Certificate issued by the respective office for serving personnel (Category IV)
• Copy of PPO, Discharge Certificate, or Discharge Book for retired or deceased personnel (Categories I, II, and III)
• For renewals: Proof of passing or progression mark sheet and updated Service Certificate

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
2. 2Click on Central Schemes and locate the Ministry of Railways section.
3. 3Click the Apply button and complete the registration form with your valid mobile number.
4. 4Log in to the portal using your generated Student Registration ID and password.
5. 5Click on the Application Form icon and complete all requested academic and personal details.
6. 6Upload the required supporting certificates, mark sheets, and documents in scanned format.
7. 7Review all entries thoroughly and click on Final Submission to generate your permanent application number.

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